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What to See? Free of Charge Attractions in Krakow that Are Worth Visiting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The capital of Lesser Poland is a place full of great places worth visiting \u2013 they (and the people with their traditions) are what makes up the unique atmosphere, after all. However, if you are worried about all the fees \u2013 cheer up! Krakow offers a lot of attractions that are available completely free of charge! Here, you can find seven free of charge propositions we have selected for you for an unforgettable walk around our city!<\/p>\n

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Royal Wawel Hill and Cathedral <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Royal Castle is undoubtedly one of the most important symbols of Krakow. Then in Krakow, the Royal Wawel Hill is a must-see \u2013 also because of the beautiful cityscape it offers. The scenic viewing terrace, the beautiful Castle buildings, including the Thieves\u2019 Tower and the Sandomierz Tower, the galleried courtyards, and the Cathedral\u2019s interior (except for the royal tombs, the tower with the Sigismund Bell, the Cathedral Museum and some of the chapels) are all free \u2013 some of the exhibitions can be visited for free on specific dates. As you go down toward the Vistula River, it is also worth visiting the fire-breathing Wawel Dragon \u2013 taking a picture is a must!<\/p>\n

Vistulan Boulevards<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you have some free time, and you still want more after visiting the Royal Wawel Hill, a great idea is to take a walk along the Vistulan Boulevards with all the historical buildings along the banks of the Vistula River. Here, you can take numerous alleys and pathways \u2013 also for cyclists. In some parts of the Vistula River embankments, there are park areas offering rest with a marvellous view of the Royal Castle.<\/p>\n

Main Market Square with St. Mary\u2019s Basilica and the Bugle Call<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Apart from the Wawel Royal Castle, an important location on the map of unique free cultural property sites in Krakow is the Main Market Square with Cloth Hall and the beautiful St. Mary\u2019s Basilica. Besides the enchanting architecture, the place also offers one special attraction \u2013 St. Mary\u2019s Bugle Call, which is one of the oldest symbols of Krakow. The bugler plays the call from one of St. Mary\u2019s Basilica\u2019s towers at every full hour, performing an interrupted call to the four cardinal points \u2013 the first one is for the king, then the city authorities, St. Florian\u2019s Gate, and the Small Market Square.<\/p>\n

Musical Clock in Collegium Maius<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another very characteristic and completely free attraction in our city is the Musical Clock in Collegium Maius. You can find it next to the Main Market Square, at ul. Jagiello\u0144ska. Every two odd hours: at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., you can listen to a beautiful medieval students\u2019 song, and watch the procession of wooden characters related to the University. What is more, you can also see the main exhibition of the museum \u2013 it is free of charge on Wednesdays \u2013 and the Professor\u2019s Garden.<\/p>\n

Polish Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aviation enthusiasts in Krakow can see the permanent exhibitions of the Polish Aviation Museum at ul. Jana Paw\u0142a II 39 free of charge. The impressive building shaped like a whirling propeller, the vast open-air exhibition with the spectacular collection of helicopters, motor gliders, or military planes and vehicles, as well as the location itself \u2013 one of the oldest European airports and the first one in independent Poland \u2013 it all makes it really worth it!<\/p>\n

Twardowski Rocks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We have already mentioned Zakrz\u00f3wek when describing the new swimming pool complex, however, apart from the opportunity for summer relaxation with water, the Zakrz\u00f3wek hill is also a place to see beautiful cliffs and rock formations \u2013 Twardowski Rocks. Besides numerous climbing routes, you can walk the grounds admiring both the rocks and the unique vegetation.<\/p>\n

Krakow Mounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Mounds are an inherent element of Krakow landscape, and apart from the Ko\u015bciuszko Mound (it is free only February 4, March 24, and October 15), all the other: Wanda Mound, Krakus Mound, and Pi\u0142sudski Mound in Wolski Forest can be visited free of charge. They are great destinations for an interesting trip with nature and history in the background.<\/p>\n

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